Edward Society Flashcards
1
Q
What did Somerset do economically?
A
- Continued debasement of Coinage, raised £537,000 but created inflation
- Failure to prevent enclosure and continued tax caused frustration
2
Q
What was the effect of Sheep tax 1549?
A
- Resentment
- Pressure on smaller farmers
3
Q
Where was the Western Rebellion?
A
Devon and Cornwall
4
Q
What was the cause of the Western rebellion?
A
- Religious motives, reverse the reforms, mass in Latin
- Sheep tax
5
Q
What was the result of the Western Rebellion?
A
- Besieged Exeter
- Defeated at Clyst Heath
6
Q
What was the cause of Kett’s rebellion?
A
- Hatred of local government officials
- Abuse by landowners of the Norfolk foldcourse (didn’t allow commoners sheep to graze enclosed land)
7
Q
What was the significance of Kett’s rebellion?
A
- Reached Mousehold Heath with crowd of 16,000
- Defeated first Government attempt to crush rebels
- Successful on second attempt
8
Q
What was the result of Kett’s rebellion?
A
- Kett’s convicted of high treason
- Somerset lost support, seemed not in control. Wasn’t convincing in how he dealt with the rebels
